Gibson, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gibson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gibson and Mercer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mercer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 397 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mercer County compares with Ohio
Mercer County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Mercer County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Mercer County: 6.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Mercer County has recorded 397 truck crashes since 2015, with 269 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Gibson since 2015; patterns below come from Mercer County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gibson is US-127, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-49 (2), CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd (1) and SR-119 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Gibson fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd | 1 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| TR-38 Lowry Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 27 |
| US-127 | 27 |
| US-33 | 24 |
| SR-49 | 14 |
| Us Rte 127 Hw | 8 |
| SR-119 | 8 |
| SR-118 | 8 |
| SR-00029 | 7 |
Gibson at a glance
| Population | 2,148 |
| Land area | 22.5 sq mi |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45846) | $91,736 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45846) | $248,596 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 23 | +1370% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 30 | +32% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +1% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gibson
How common are truck crashes in Gibson?
Mercer County has had 397 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 269 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gibson?
US-127 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gibson since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gibson?
Truck crashes in Mercer County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gibson?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Gibson compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mercer County has 78.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gibson?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.